Legal Counsel

  • MNP LLP
  • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Oct 25, 2023
Full time Lawyer (In House Counsel)

Job Description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Legal & Risk Management team as Senior Legal Counsel. This diverse team of professionals provides legal expertise to support the success of our operations across a broad range of practice areas. As a trusted advisor, you’ll apply your understanding of the legislative landscape to proactively explore and mitigate risk and ensure firmwide compliance.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with MNP’s General Counsel, provide legal advice and support in a broad range of practice areas and business units
  • Advise on matters related to securities, public companies and accounting standards
  • Contribute to aspects of regulatory issues involving the firm and its personnel and provide support on regulatory matters
  • Conduct high level legal research and provide advice to various leaders and executives
  • Draft concise emails and legal documents
  • Identify legal issues, research and analyze complicated situations quickly and develop practical solutions
  • Develop good working relationships with a variety of stakeholders and work effectively with outside counsel
  • Write concise memos on regulations, legal/compliance matters and other ad hoc legal issues to support legal position and provide guidance to teams
  • Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes


Skills And Experience

  • At least 10 years of post-call experience
  • Significant experience with securities, regulatory compliance, and corporate law
  • Exposure to public companies and transactions an asset
  • Knowledge of corporate finance, tax, audit and accounting standards, processes and procedures is considered an asset


MyRewards@MNP

More than a paycheque, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards for our team members. With a focus on health and wealth, we provide an extensive list of benefits that support our unique culture and foster work-life integration.

Our MyRewards@MNP program offers benefits that allow you to thrive at work and outside of the office. Be rewarded with generous paid time off, firm sponsored social events, bonus program eligibility, exclusive access to perks and discounts, learning opportunities through MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment and more!